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A16 PWG

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

60,882 mi
Last recorded60,882 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 PWG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 60,882 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 60,882 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working Door mirror LED (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 56,388 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 52,017 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Nov 2022 46,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 41,500 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 38,373 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 34,259 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 27,444 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 22,882 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 16,242 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 8,897 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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A16 PWG is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 77,866 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A16 PWG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A16 PWG registered?

A16 PWG is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is A16 PWG safe to buy?

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